Sustainability Coordinator 35

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lansing seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to lead and support initiatives that strengthen our community and environment. You will work with City staff, neighborhood associations, educational institutions, and boards to advance climate action, renewable energy, waste reduction, and water protection.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field and at least three years of grants experience and sustainability work, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Sustainability, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience researching external funding opportunities and managing grants.
• At least 3 years of professional sustainability, materials management, or related experience.
• Experience with circular economy concepts and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support new and existing sustainability projects and initiatives.
• Identify and research local, state, federal, and private funding opportunities and administer grants.
• Write grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and support documents tailored to funders.
• Track grant submissions, awards, and reporting deadlines.
• Manage project implementation for grants awarded.
• Conduct baseline assessments of material flows, waste streams, and resource use.
• Identify circularity opportunities across priority sectors.

Skills

Grant writing

Grants management

Sustainability experience

Circular economy

Stakeholder engagement

Driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning/Public Policy/Sustainability

Job description

The City of Lansing is seeking a motivated, goal-driven Sustainability Coordinator to lead and support initiatives that strengthen our community and environment. We're looking for someone with experience in sustainability programming and knowledge of climate action, renewable energy, alternative transportation, waste reduction, sustainable food systems, and water protection.

This is a great opportunity to build meaningful relationships with City employees, neighborhood associations, educational institutions, City boards and commissions, and members of the community while making a positive impact throughout Lansing.

The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING

• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver License, or be able to transport self to off-site locations as necessary
• Work schedule requires flexible working hours to include evenings and weekends

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Sustainability, or a related field
• At least (3) years of experience researching external funding opportunities, writing and managing grants and project implementation.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in sustainability, materials management, economic development, or related areas.
• Experience with understanding of circular economy principles and practices, policy development, stakeholder engagement and program implementation.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Overall support for new and existing sustainability projects and initiatives
• Identify, seek, and research local, state, federal, and private funding opportunities that align with sustainability goals and priorities along with administering grant funding not overseen by other departments
• Write compelling, clear, and persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents tailored to each funder's requirements
• Track grant submissions, award decisions, and reporting deadlines using a grants management system or spreadsheet
• Manage the project implementation for grants received
• Conduct baseline assessments of the City's material flows, waste streams, and resource use
• Identify opportunities for circularity in priority sectors (construction, food systems, textiles, plastics, electronics, etc.)

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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